Almond Milk Cold Brew: What Is It & How Do You Make It?

Cold brew coffee is all the rage these days, and for good reason – it’s delicious! But have you ever tried almond milk cold brew? If not, you’re in for a treat.

This refreshing drink is perfect for days when you need something icy and caffeinated to get you going.

Wondering how to make this drink? Keep reading! I’ll also go over the easiest ways to make cold brew at home. Let’s get into it!

What is almond milk cold brew?

Almond milk cold brew is a coffee drink made with cold brew coffee and a splash of almond milk. It’s a refreshing, low-acid alternative to traditional hot coffee drinks and is served on ice with optional sweeteners.

If you already love drinking iced coffee or regular cold brew, you’ll also love the addition of almond milk.

Almond milk has a slightly sweet flavor that pairs beautifully with the relatively strong cold brew coffee.

Almond milk cold brew is also dairy-free, vegan, and gluten-free if you get almond milk without any additives.

Check out the ingredient to get started below:

What ingredients are needed for this recipe?

To make almond milk cold brew at home, collect the following ingredients:

• Cold brew coffee
• Almond milk
• Ice cubes

As you can see, with just two ingredients, you can make an amazing drink. You can use any almond milk you have at hand.

I suggest the following in terms of the flavor you’re looking for:

• Use unsweetened almond milk for a more robust cold brew coffee.
• Use sweetened almond milk if you usually prefer drinking sweetened drinks. This will largely take care of that.

I’ll also show you some variations you can try later on.

As for the ice cubes, you can use regular ice cubes or make a few coffee ice cubes beforehand.

Coffee ice cubes are made by freezing brewed coffee into an ice cube tray. It’s the perfect addition to many iced drinks, as you’ll not dilute your coffee this way.

You can check out this in-depth guide to learn more about this trick and how to make them at home.

What does cold brew with almond milk taste like?

Cold brew coffee with almond milk tastes like a creamy, rich, and lightly sweet cup of coffee.

Some find that the nutty flavor of the almond milk pairs really well with the chocolatey notes in cold brew, while others find that it makes the coffee too sweet.

Play around with different ratios of almond milk to cold brew until you find what you like best.

The recipe listed a bit further down is my recommended ratio, but feel free to adjust it to your liking.

How do you make cold brew coffee?

There are a few ways to make cold brew coffee, and they all use roughly the same steps. You can use the following equipment to make cold brew coffee at home:

• Mason jar
• French press
• Cold brew maker

The easiest way to make cold brew coffee at home is with a dedicated cold brew maker, the Hario Mizudashi is a great choice.

You can check out my full review of it in this article. It has a dedicated filter, which makes the filtering process extremely easy.

The mason jar and French press methods require a bit more attention, and you’ll need to filter them correctly for a clean cold brew coffee:

All of the cold brew versions make a robust cold brew that tastes amazing with the added almond milk!

Tip: If you love an even stronger taste, you can use espresso cold brew, or cold brew concentrate as the basis for this recipe!

What are the best coffee beans for cold brew coffee?

The best coffee beans for cold brew coffee are dark-roasted beans with a high percentage of Robusta beans.

The Robusta beans have a higher caffeine content than the Arabica beans, and they also have a bitterness that helps to balance the sweetness of this cold brew.

There are many options available, with different flavor profiles depending on what you’re looking for.

For most, however, medium to dark-roasted coffee beans will be the perfect fit. You can choose various blends for the ultimate flavor.

If you only have light-roasted coffee beans at home, you can let your cold brew steep for longer. This will ensure that all the flavor is extracted.

Tip: You can check out the best coffee beans for cold brew in this article if you’re still looking for some amazing beans!

Now that you know about the best ways to make the cold brew basis, it’s time to put it together and give the recipe a try:

Almond milk cold brew variations

There are many variations you can make with almond milk cold brew.

One simple variation is adding a little vanilla or almond extract to the mix. If you add honey to the mix, you can make a honey almond milk cold brew. You can check out the complete recipe in this article.

For a different flavor profile, you can also try adding different spices, such as cinnamon, cardamom, or ginger.

If you like to add coffee syrup to your daily coffee, you can also try it with this recipe. Check out the many homemade coffee syrups here.

I love adding vanilla syrup to the mix:

But my personal favorite is cold foaming almond milk. This will create a more textured drink, and it’ll look even more amazing than it already is!

You can learn how to make cold foam at home by following this complete guide. Over there, I’ll show you five different ways to make cold foam at home!

Almond milk cold brew FAQs

Below, you can find some frequently asked questions about cold brew coffee that may help you decide if this recipe is worth a try.

Conclusion

Almond milk cold brew is a delicious alternative to regular cold brew coffee. It’s easy to make at home, and it’s a great way to get your caffeine fix without all the sugar and calories.

Making cold brew at home is a relatively easy process, and it’s one that can be tailored to your own personal taste.

I hope this article has given you the confidence to give it a try for yourself. And if you feel like trying even more cold brew recipes, have a look at some of my favorites below:

More cold brew recipes to try

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